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Fluoridated elastomers: effect on disclosed plaque [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of fluoridated elastomers on the quantity of disclosed dental plaque surrounding an orthodontic bracket in vivo.
Benson, P.E., Campbell, I.F., Shah, A.A.
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Effects of a Novel Dental Gel on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Comparative Study. [PDF]
ObjectivesThe goal of this prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blinded study was to evaluate the effects of a novel dental gel on plaque and gingival health.
Ajdaharian, J+5 more
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Understanding the Matrix: The Role of Extracellular DNA in Oral Biofilms
Dental plaque is the key etiological agent in caries formation and the development of the prevalent chronic oral inflammatory disease, periodontitis.
Hannah J. Serrage+4 more
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Targeted siRNA nanoparticles can specifically inhibit pro-atherogenic macrophage pathways to combat atherosclerotic vascular disease. Perturbing plaque macrophages Macrophages in atherosclerotic lesions promote inflammation and plaque progression and are
Wei Tao+11 more
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Aged garlic extract reduces low attenuation plaque in coronary arteries of patients with diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. [PDF]
Several previous studies have demonstrated that aged garlic extract (AGE) inhibits the progression of coronary artery calcification and non-calcified plaque (NCP) in the general population.
Almeida, Shone+13 more
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Orthopedic surgery increases atherosclerotic lesions and necrotic core area in ApoE-/- mice [PDF]
Background and aims Observational studies show a peak incidence of cardiovascular events after major surgery. For example, the risk of myocardial infarction increases 25-fold early after hip replacement.
Chen+39 more
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Flow and Deformation in a Multi-Component Arterial Stenosis Model
Arterial stenoses consisting of atherosclerotic plaque are subject to mechanical forces under pulsatile blood flow that may cause plaque rupture, which often leads to heart attack or stroke.
Jie JI+5 more
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Mean Platelet Volume and Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels among Smokers with Chronic Periodontitis: A Pilot Study [PDF]
Introduction: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease with smoking as a major risk factor. Previous studies have shown that elevated number of platelets, platelet activation and Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) are the important indicator of platelet ...
Kunchok J Dolma+3 more
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